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  • Recruitment - Custody Officer

    Topics:
    • Prisons, 
    • Youth Justice

    Date published: 16 June 2025

    We are recruiting Custody Prison Officers.

    The role of a Custody Prison Officer (CPO) is both challenging and rewarding. It’s challenging as prisons are complex environments where many of the prisoners have a history of being involved in crime; some will also suffer from mental illness and addictions.

    It’s rewarding because you will have the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives as you challenge and support them to change; playing a key role in making Northern Ireland safer.

    If you believe you have what it takes to be a CPO (Operational) and/or CPO within the Trades Departments (Plumber/Electrician/Joiner), please apply.

    It’s not a job for everyone. But then, you’re not everyone.

    Watch our new recruitment ad on YouTube

    For more detailed information and to apply, visit NICS Recruitment website.

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